“EU top apologize for Mussolini-comment”
“the President of the european Parliament, the Italian Antonio Tajani, apologize for statements he made about the fascist dictator Benito Mussolini. In a radio interview acclaimed he the dictator’s ability to get things done, and mentioned among other major infrastructure projects and venues, which, he argues, changed Italy. At the same time, he pointed out that it committed several serious mistakes during Mussolini’s time in power.”
“the Statements led to sharp criticism Tajani responded to via social media, where among other things, he writes that he is a convinced anti-fascist, and that his statements misconstrued.”
“In a written statement, he asks for apology to those who have taken offense. “